Worlington Local History Group

Worlington Local History Group

About Us

The History Group documents and preserves community history, disseminates information to the community and put on exhibitions in East Worlington Parish Hall.

We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month at the Paraish Hall and we’re always looking for more people to join us.

You can use the Contact Us menu to get in touch.

Possible Etymology of Worlington

It seems likely Worlington is a name in three parts: Worl – ing – ton.

‘Worl’ is probably a shortened form of any one of the Old English personal names: Wilhere, Wulfred, Wulffrith or Werwulf.  

The ‘ing’ means “people of” and ‘ton’ is enclosure, estate or homestead.

Historic documents

Domesday book entry, tithe maps, taxation records, muster roles and census data.

Listed Buildings

East Worlington Parish contains 38 listed buildings including two ancient monuments: a round barrow and a standing stone).

The is one Grade I building (the church of St Mary, West Worlington), two Grade II* houses and 33 Grade II  Devon longhouses or barns.

Articles & Stories

Hertiage Project Group Portfolio

The Heritage Project Group instigated a number of heritage themed projects with local community involvement and produced a small number of printed fact sheets or booklets about the local area and buildings.

Worlington Memories

Residents recall their experiences growing up and living the the Worlington community.

Stories of the Community

Tales and stories of historical events in and around East and West Worlington.

Events & Exhibitions

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

View our celebration activities: church decorations, the Jubilee beacon, village walk, EW Church Labyrinth, tree plantings and best decorated wheelbarrow competition. Not to mention the Jubilee party.

 

WWI In Memoriam

We held a WWI Exhibition held in the Parish Hall in November 2014 to commemorate the fallen of World War I whose names are listed on the Boundy’s Cross memorial.

Worlington at War

Details and display information from the The VE80 Exhibition in the Parish Hall on Fri/Sat/Sun 9-11 May 2025.